News and Views

  • New Arab Impact Network aims to push MENA impact investment beyond 2% of global market

    The newly launched Arab Impact Network aims to build an inclusive movement of impact organisations and ‘change the region’s narrative from one of scarcity to opportunity’.

  • Paul Polman at ChangeNow: 'Don’t drop impact commitments because the US president makes a phone call'

    Former Unilever CEO says new economic order will emerge from current crises and company boards have the responsibility to shape it for the benefit of all stakeholders – rather than for "share speculators".

  • Beyond certification: B Lab boss on why all B Corps must become advocates for change

    INTERVIEW: B Lab co-lead Sarah Schwimmer explains why new B Corp standards are more stringent, how the movement is facing up to Trump's threats and why it’s vital that all B Corps take collective action to transform capitalism.

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